MPhys Physics

Program Overview

The MPhys Physics degree at this university combines analytical reasoning and problem-solving with mathematical techniques to understand the universe. Students will learn physical concepts and mathematical techniques and apply them to understand advances in quantum information, cosmology, semiconductors, lasers, nuclear & particle physics. In the final year, students will work on a year-long advanced MPhys project and learn how to do research at the cutting edge in these fields. Graduates have gone on to careers in data science, AI engineering, quantitative finance, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Physics combines analytical reasoning and problem solving using the language of mathematics to understand the universe. If you have a deep desire to understand how everything works, from the subatomic quantum world to the vastness of the cosmos, and are motivated to become a professional physicist, then our four-year MPhys Physics degree is ideally suited for you. You will learn physical concepts and mathematical techniques and apply them to understand advances in quantum information, cosmology, semiconductors, lasers, nuclear & particle physics. In the final year of this programme you will study from a selection of advanced modules on topics including machine learning, quantum information, and quantum field theory and black hole physics. You will work on a year long advanced MPhys project and learn how to do research at the cutting edge in these fields, under the supervision of internationally recognised academics.

Outline:

Year 1 (Level 4) Modules

• Classical Mechanics (20PH-100) • Astronomy and Cosmology (10PH-104) • Mathematics for Physicists I (20PH-132) • Quantum Mechanics I (20PH-115) • Special Relativity (10PH-116) • Mathematics for Physicists II (20PH-133)

Year 2 (Level 5) Modules

• Physics Simulation (10PH-204) • Electromagnetism (20PH-223) • Mathematics for Physicists III (20PH-232) • Statistical and Thermal Physics (20PH-224) • Quantum Mechanics II (20PH-225) • Practical Physics 2 and Group Projects (10PH-210)

Year 3 (Level 6) Modules

• Quantum World III (10PH-302) • Atomic Physics I (10PH-306) • Condensed Matter Physics II (10PH-307) • Gravity (10PH-321) • Frontiers of Nuclear Physics (10PH-338) • Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics II (10PH-333) • Particle Physics II (10PH-335) • Computational Physics (10PH-353) • Mathematical Methods in Physics III (10PH-355)

Year 4 (Level 7) Modules

• Quantum Field Theory (10PH-M03) • Advanced Particle Physics (10PH-M04) • Atomic and Quantum Optics III (10PH-M10) • Machine Learning for Physicists (10PH-M28) • Modern Laser Systems (10PH-M08) • Quantum Gravity (10PH-M29) • Quantum Information Processing (10PH-M32)

Teaching:

You will be taught by lecturers actively engaged in world class research. Their research activities in pure and applied areas such as particle theory, advanced computing, applied materials, and non-invasive diagnosis of bowel cancer, help to change the world for the better.

Careers:

Our graduates have become data scientists, AI engineers, demand forecasters, quantitative finance analysts, electromagnetic signature analysts, cost draftsmen, patent examiners and software engineers in sectors which include government research, the private sector, aerospace, defence, energy, engineering and space exploration. A significant percentage of our graduates go on to pursue postgraduate studies and research with a wide variety of specialisations.

4 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 21,750 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,850 5 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 21,750 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,850 5 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 21,750 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 22,850 Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government. Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page.